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    Ruinas (en. Ruins)

    /ˈrwinas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Remnants of ancient structures that have been destroyed or abandoned.
    The ruins of the ancient city were impressive.
    Las ruinas de la antigua ciudad eran impresionantes.
    State of something that has been destroyed or deteriorated.
    The ruin of the building was evident after the earthquake.
    La ruina del edificio fue evidente tras el terremoto.
    Decomposition of something that was once standing.
    The castle was left in ruins after the battle.
    El castillo quedó en ruinas después de la batalla.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ruina', which means 'fall' or 'destruction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in ruins
    to be in a state of complete deterioration or decay.
    estar en ruinas
    to bring to ruin
    to cause the total loss of well-being or fortune.
    llevar a la ruina
    ruins of a dream
    to refer to aspirations that have not been achieved.
    ruinas de un sueño

    Related Words

    ruinous
    That is in ruins or in poor condition.
    ruinoso
    destruction
    Action of destroying something.
    destrucción
    rubble
    Remains of a demolished or ruined construction.
    escombro

    Slang Meanings

    To be very tired or in poor condition.
    After the party, I am wrecked.
    Después de la fiesta, estoy hecho ruinas.
    To refer to a situation that is a disaster.
    That project is in ruins after the last changes.
    Ese proyecto está en ruinas después de los últimos cambios.